I arrived in Paris last Wednesday morning only having slept on the flight
Anyhoo…..
we left the airport and hopped on the metro for Paris.
We thought we were so “french” to be able to walk right on over and
hop on the train all by ourselves without asking for help.
I mean really…..
all the tourists were in lines for the taxi or waiting for shuttles.
Not us.
We were taking the metro.
We jumped on…grabbed some seats and off we went.
Now let me just pipe in here for a minute and remind you that i don’t speak
French….nor do i understand it.
Oh…i can get by all right…with my few basic words and knowledge..
but it really is quite embarrassing.
Kim is the girl that knows the language and i totally relied on her the entire trip.
She’ll thank me later…
really…it was for her own good to travel with a novice…
i mean….
now she can consider herself fluent.
Ahem.
Where was i?
Oh…the metro.
Yes….we were on our way into Paris.
We were chatting along…catching up on old times….
when on the overhead speaker i heard the word…
STRIKE
now being the non french speaking part of the duo…
that is one word ..i believe…is the same in all languages.
STRIKE.
{i would later learn that workers in France strike for everything….}
Our train slowed down…and came to a stop at a station.
At this point….even though we heard the word strike…
we just thought we would let the people getting off here at this station
and carry on.
The weird thing was…..everyone got off but us.
We just sat there…looking at each other.
yup.
ho hum.
But then people started getting back on….
and we wiped our brows …saying to each other…its fine…
we’re off.
The problem was…
the train started heading back toward the airport.
I think this is the point where we looked at each other and were thinking
we should have just taken a taxi.
Like all the other tourists.
Anyway…
we hopped off at the next station…
and decided at that point…
to just take a taxi.
{free tip: there is nothing wrong with taking a taxi}
We made it to our hotel around 2 pm and the hotel was
located in the 5th arrondissment….and our hotel was very nice…
and very modern. We were about 6 blocks from The Pantheon….and walkable
to the 6th Arrondissement which was our favorite area. The 6th had small
shops and cafe’s which did not have a tourist feel and felt very quaint.
As soon as we checked in…..
you got it…
we walked outside and on the corner was a darling cafe.
We parked ourselves…
ordered our first taste of Paris.
From the Pantheon we headed over to the 5th….
The floral shops were all amazing…
Simone was heading over from London to stay a few nights with us.
to be continued……
*Swoon*
And I'm first. Yay!
I am reading in awe and envy. Your photos are always so beautiful and I love reading along!!
This is like a good book, I'm hooked!
Your photos are beautiful too.
Can't wait for tomorrow!!
Beautiful, beautiful photos! Paris is such a magical city! Looks like you had an awesome time:)
first of all - you are hilarious! so enjoyed this post…made me think of my first day in paris…want to go back! can't wait for day 2! lovely pics…thanks for sharing…
Oh how exciting - Paris, Paris, Paris! Loving your adventures so far.
Sounds like a blst! Can't wait to read more! 🙂
cannot get enough of that gorgeous city- have been 3 times in the last year- thats the beauty of living in england- not my homeland australia for a bit! and to be honest i'd pack bags for the 3 kids right now- grab the hubby from work and leap on the next plane outa here…
can't wait for your next instalment!
Melissa
Miss Sew & So
Wow. Your photos are amazing and your story to go along with them, awesome!
I'm sure I'll never get to paris..so, this is great!
Thanks!
Yay, you're home and we get to see the fabulous time you had! Looks amazing so far. Looking forward to the fashion post!
Beautiful pictures! Can't wait to read (and see) more. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
What fun! I can't wait to read more. Your pictures are beautiful and I really love the flowers. Oh - that mix of colors is breathtaking!
J'adore the way you tell a tale ~ and so happy to have you back!
LOVE reading about your adventures! I remember our first time in Paris (and even those visits after…) I always felt like I'm in a really AMAZING Disneyland where everyone knows to speak French and the "sets" and "props" are all done perfectly 🙂 Can't wait to read more!
Fantastic to hear you had such nice times… It's great to be a tourist!!!!
How lovely…and what a romantic city. YUM.
I'm lovin' this post and that sign on your last photo..Beautiful!!!! Cant wit to hear the rest of the story. I will be here…waiting…waiting…~
i love chapter one of what i'm certain will become the epic blog entries of the season!!
love you little frenchies!
OMG, your photos are FANTASTIC!! Love them 🙂
And you have written this brilliantly, you are so good!!!
Bit upset I missed out on Jean-Pierre…you kept him quiet didn't you??!! LOL!
xoxo
Sounds like a fabulous trip - I kept hearing about three women on the loose here in Paris…. Waiting for Chapter 2.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mimi
Just magical. That's the word that comes to mind. I can't wait to read more. 🙂
How exciting! thanks for sharing your gorgeous trip with us! I miss Paris!
Oooooh so lovely, I almost felt like I was there in the streets with you… I can't wait till you get to the london part so I can relive our trip through your eyes!
for a moment there i was sure i was on the trip too…*sigh*
can't wait to hear more
I am giddy sitting here reading your post! Can't wait to hear more!
xo,
Adrienne
Le Coupe Chou is my FAVORITE restaurant in Paris! When my parents took my sister and I when I was 16, it was the highlight of our trip. We went two nights in a row…and 8 years later it still holds a special spot in my heart. This post brought tears to my eyes!!
I guess you'll have to take the part about "France being out of the question" out of your profile :O) Love the pictures… looks wonderful! Can't wait to see more!!
Love it, girl! Drinking in your every word like the glass of Pinot Noir I would've drunk {drunk?} with you were I there. Loved your photographic tour and your storytelling, as uzh, was tres superbe. Can't wait 'til your next installment. 🙂
Seriousley, who needs to go to Paris??? When we have your photos, with a bit of history and a ton of fashion….can't wait to see the everyday fashion style of Parisans
must.check.lottery.website.
see if I win, I get to go to Paris. 😉
So gorgeous…you lucky girl. I was there in 1998, I think it was 1998, and I had a big backpack and had to wear the same thing almost every single day. Tevas. Shorts. T-shirt. Bleh! I didn't look as beautiful as you ladies. Now that's the way to do France. Can't wait to see more.
~Tara
Soaking up every detail…and loving your adventures in Paris:) And I have to agree, some of the best architecture to be seen is there. Beautiful, stunning photos!
So far SO good…anxiously awaiting chapter 2, or is it 3?
I was totally engrossed in the story and then you said…"to be continued"! Ohh…can't wait till tomorrow to hear the rest! It sounds so far like an amazing trip and love the little funny things that have happened here and there. Can we just talk about Jean-Pierre?!! Maybe you can throw another little photo of him in the next post too…:) Love that turquoise coat you have on…stunning!! Love it all!
Hugs,
Victoria
gorgeous photos!! can't wait to see more, glad you're home safe & sound 🙂 xo
Nobody tells a story better than you. And the photos are just icing on the cake. Can't wait till the next installment. It's all bringing back fabulous memories of my trip to Paris. Everyone must go at least once in their life. I hope to return someday. And I tried escargot while in Paris & loved it. But like you said, it's all that garlic & butter that makes it yummy. Until tomorrow……
Well it looks like a Beautiful Adventure with lots of Surprises. So Excited for you. I bet the kiddos were quite Happy to see you too. Can't wait to see more. Welcome Back to the Real World…Hey, how were those French Cigi's ? The Wine is to Die for isn't it? XO Jamie
Oh I can't wait for more! My sister, who lives in Italy, tells me that french women are all gorgeous. Is it true? I can't wait to see the fashion pics you took.
WOW!!! I had so much fun reading your post and imagining I was right there with you. You are so funny and such a great story-teller, understandable that you would have to sign on the dotted line at the airport…hehehe..Can hardly wait for more pics and stories.
Debby
lovely post Kasey! Looking forward to the rest.
I loved seeing all of your photos. My very first visit to Paris was with my best friend from high school and another girlfriend joined us from Prague. Being in Paris with girlfriends is simply the best!
So pretty. I studied in Paris for a summer term when I was 18, but I was young and poor 🙂 I still crave the sandwiches from a certain cafe though, they had the most lovely honey mustard sauce and I'd get one on my way to language class. Yum!
And the flower shops are beyond insane!
Damn, I do wish you two could've made it to Toulouse. There are handsome Jean-Pierres here too you know 😉
Beautiful shots Kasey. Enjoying hearing ALLLLL about you. Ahem, did I say that? Just kidding! But if you ever come over, warn me in advance so I buy a good trench coat 😉 You never know when it might rain when you're out in the street in Toulouse!
Fabulous post! I can't wait for the next installment…wonderful photos too!! Someday…I'll get there…:)
***sigh*** I am soooooooooooo jealous. It looks so fabulous 🙂
I can not wait until your next installment! Swooning over all of the photos. BEAUTIFUL!
I went last fall and your pictures are so much better than mine, it's like I've never seen the place….I am loving every part of your story and can't wait for the next chapter, I still remember seeing the Tour de Eiffel for the first time too…so magical.
I went in Oct this past year and seeing that we have similar photos makes me miss it so much! Loving every bit of your adventure and I can't wait to read more!
I dreamed that one day that I would go to Pars, and to read your story its just increased all the more..the culture, the people and the art! I'm curious as to know what sort of camera did you use to take the shots? Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
xoxo
Lovely post! awaiting the rest of the trip…btw converse are a hit in Europe this season!!
AnaM
You look so fabulous in that picture of you on the cobbled streets of Paris!!! All of your photos are so wonderful *sigh* sniff, sniff I'm missing it!
🙂 T
you really got some great shots my friend. I am looking forward to getting home and seeing what I ended up with.
signed,
your friend who, for the moment wonders if she will have a flight on wednesday….
oh my gosh. i looks heavenly. i am pretending i am there right now. glad you had a wonderful trip.
Umm….! Thank you for letting us live vicariously through your blog, ha ha.
It's been 6 years now since my bestie and I went to Italia, we are long overdue for an adventure like this.
kacey, your photos are delicious! i am loving the way you are sharing your story…hurry up and post the second day…much more exciting than the pile of laundry i have waiting for me over there.
thanks for sharing it all.
♥rebecca
Gorgeous pictures, what a great walk through your trip! Thank you for sharing! So glad you had a wonderful time!
Your book of Paris adventures is bound to be a best-seller! I am loving all of your photos and stories! When can we expect a sequel!?:-)))))
Hallo, Sweden here….
I must tell you, that I love your virtual & image blog!! Amazing mix of pic's & so much inspiration!
Regards from Agneta
Oh I love all of this already! Can't wait to hear more about your trip. Beautiful photos and beautiful Jean-Pierre… errr I mean Paris…
Ahhh…I'm living Paris again vicariously through you! I went a couple of years ago and loved it. Didn't your heart go pitter patter the first time you saw the eiffel tower and the first time you sat in a cafe and had a cafe au lait with a croissant? I'm always trying to figure out how to get back. love reading your posts about Paris
Loving this! Your shoes are adorable - ok spill, where did you get them?
Can't wait to hear Day 2!
Donna
Ok, so I will be looking for a book of this trip on Amazon. What a lovely time you must have had….Ok I just read about the time you had. Your images of everything are just gorgeous!!!!!!!
i feel i am traveling in Paris with you!
Gorgeous shots Kasey!! I enjoyed following your adventure ~ and the snail incident! I am still insanely jealous that you spent so much time with 2 of my best girls ~ I cannot wait to see more and hear more!
Beautiful Shots 🙂
Love the music also, its wonderful!
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Lots of love lizzy 🙂
Beautiful shots and wonderful writing. You are truly blessed. Glad I got to see my friends in there as well.
Zizette
Love,love ,love your pictures!
What a wonderful trip! Paris…{maybe someday}
I will have to pretend that I was there. Love hearing about your trip!
I will stay tuned to hear more.
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Hope your having a fabulous weekend!
Elizabeth
So glad you're sharing your mommy get-away - I'm wishing for one right now with 7 weeks of school left! I'm relishing your photos of France.
Fun, Fun, Fun!!!
Thanks for taking me on a quick trip to Paris this Sunday morning. Loved it!
I just love the way you tell a story! I can't wait to hear more…
What a wonderful trip and you get to share it with your best friend! How amazing is that 🙂 I love the way that you write, makes me feel like I am there…I am even laughing at all the right places and oohing over all the beautiful places you are seeing and ahhing over the yummy foods you are experiencing…well except for the escargot lol I can't wait to read part 2 🙂 Besos, Rose
ps…oh….and Jean-Pierre…ooh la la 🙂
I love your blog!! As for a name for your story (I am horrible at this): "ce qui se passe à Paris séjours à Paris!" (What happens in Paris stays in Paris)
Thanks, Pam
Lola B via Paris or Kasey does Paris! Ok so I'm not good at this name the trip part, but I love that necklace and other goodies.
Tres, tres fetching you are in that blue coat and pigtails! I dig it.
A trip to Paris is a longing dream for me. I will never get to go, so thank you for sharing this oh so wonderful post of yours. I wish I could share with my bloggers of all of your wonders and pictures! They are all so amazingly beautiful. I wonder why I want to go to Paris so bad??? Basking at the thought…
oops…wrong website previously posted
oh i have a question…where are u residing in now?
Well, I just hopped over her from Emily’s because she mentioned you as one of her favorite photog blogs. Way too much time later, I am reading about your adventures in Paris and cracking up and feeling like I may have to hop a plane there tomorrow. Let my 3 young children fend for themselves for a week. : ) Looking forward to reading about the rest of your adventures…because I am a slave for all things French, especially Paris with my BFF.
Love your Paris story. I myself traveled to Paris few times and looking at your photos, which the subjects are similar to the one’s I’ve been taking on my trips, it takes me back to the most amazing and seductive city on this planet (I’ve also blogged about my trips). I’m so obsessed by this place that I take French lessons now. Loved to read about your friendship story of you and your friend. The kind of friendship anyone should have.
love, love your blog, ever since I read the 1st post have not stop reading, love your style of parenting… really and your kids, Fin…. I love him…..and Lola of course a kutie…and your oldes, the most handsome kid i ever saw…. keep it up, ill keep reading
How beautiful it is !! I love your photos especially about the old building and Notre Dame photos. I wish I can go there and have a wonderful trip like yours.. 🙂
May I copy your photos to put on my blog?
I love Paris. Lived there for a little while and I can’t tell you enough how well you’ve captured the city, its lifetyle and architecture. Beautiful photos and great words!! 🙂
I just discovered your blog and am in love! I have to get ready for work but can’t wait to come back and read more of your paris adventures! Your children are beautiful! karen…..